New York City, NY â€“ A team of military personnel consisting of four British Royal Marines, one British Army Soldier and one United States Marine, will be embarking on an epic journey of running across the United States to raise money for U.S. and British military charities.

Staten Island, NY â€“ In accordance with its mission of providing financial aid and quality of life solutions to injured Servicemembers and their families, the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund (www.semperfifund.org) is proud to announce that it will be contributing $20,000 towards the construction of a specially adapted home for Army Specialist Brendan Marrocco, a quadruple amputee and Staten Island native.

Hobart, WI â€“ Ryan Jerabek, an 18-year old Hobart native, served our nation in the United States Marine Corps with honor, courage and commitment. He gave his life for the cause of freedom on April 6th, 2004, in Ramadi, Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Ryan was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat V for extraordinary heroism. He also received the Purple Heart.

NAS Whidbey Island, WA â€“ The Major McClung Memorial Run is a race dedicated to Major Megan Malia Leilani McClung (April 14, 1972â€“December 6, 2006). She was the first female United States Marine Corps officer killed in combat during the Iraq War, while serving as a public affairs officer in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Major McClung's parents, Mike and Re McClung, began this event in order to have a race to remember their fallen daughter and to raise money to donate to the Semper Fi Fund.

Boston, MA â€“ Sgt. Aaron Silton of Westford, MA was injured in Afghanistan when he was shot in the face while patrolling with the 1st Marine Division on September 28, 2009. His injuries were severe, causing him to suffer a stroke and several other complications. Sgt. Silton has required many surgeries and therapies that will continue for years to come.

Brainerd, MN â€“ Three Marines and the mother of a Marine from 1st Battalion, 5th Marines (1/5 Marines) complete a 12 mile relay swim of Gull Lake on Thursday July 1, 2010. Entitled â€œ12 Miles for Marines,â€ this event is an official event of the Brainerd/Baxter 4th of July Celebration. The relay swim will honor the fallen and wounded Marines of the 1/5 Marines who served in Afghanistan in 2009 and strive to raise $10,000.00 for the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund.

Rock Hill, SC â€“ The 2nd Annual Miles For Marines is a fun filled family event that includes a15K (Crucible) and 5K (Double-Time) trail race held in honor of all who have served with the U.S. Marine Corps. All proceeds of the event will go to benefit the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund.

Brooklyn, NY â€“ Once again the McKenna Glover Foundation will be hosting its 4th Annual Capt McKenna and LCpl Glover Golf Outing and Dinner at the beautiful Dyker Beach Golf Club in Brooklyn. The event is held annually to honor Captain John J. McKenna and LCpl Michael T. Glover, Brooklyn Marines who were killed while serving together in Iraq in 2006.

Las Colinas, TX â€“ The Wounded Warrior Half-Marathon and Military Mile will be held this weekend in Los Colinas, TX to benefit the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund. The course starts and finishes in beautiful downtown Las Colinas, TX at Williams Square, with much of the race taking place on the beautiful Champion Trails.

Fawn Grove, PA - The Sgt. Michael Heede Jr. Memorial Fund will be sponsoring the 1st Annual Sgt. Michael Heede Jr. Memorial 5K Cross Country Run or 1 Mile Walk. The event will take place on May 8, 2010, at 9:00am at the Kenard-Dale High School, located at 393 Main Street, Fawn Grove, PA 17321. Proceeds will benefit the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund.

Sea Isle, NJ â€“ The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund will be sending 8 team members from Team Semper Fi, this Memorial Day weekend to take part in this weekendâ€™s Tri for Our Vets triathlon in Sea Isle. The founder of the Semper Fi Fund, Karen Guenther, will also attend.

Fredericksburg, VA â€“ In the spirit of their long-term relationship with Homes for Our Troops, the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund will be contributing $25K towards the cost of building a specially adapted home for Sgt. Steven Kiernan, USMC. Sgt Kiernan was severely injured May 2008, in Fallujah, Iraq. While on foot patrol, Sgt Kiernan lost both of his legs in an IED attack.

The Amazing Salute Award is for an individual or organization that has made amazing contributions to injured military personnel. The Paralympic movement returns to its roots by recognizing those who are providing amazing services to injured members of our Armed Forces through the promotion of physical activity and healthy lifestyles.

Bethesda, MD to Gettysburg, PA - Team Semper Fi is an athletic team supported by the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund sports program that is comprised of more than 150 injured Veterans Athletes from across the country. Twenty of the teamâ€™s members will be competing in this weekendâ€™s 2010 Face of America Bike Run, a 110 mile race from Bethesda, MD to Gettysburg, MD.

Aurora, IL â€“ Upon returning from a tour in Afghanistan as a law enforcement professional in support of Marines in May of 2009, George Hood, also a former Marine Corps officer, has been training diligently to break the world record for spin cycling and raise funding and awareness for the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund.